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Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Market Update for September 2026

If you're buying or selling in Dallas-Fort Worth, here's the short version: the median home price dipped to $379,990 in September 2026, down 1.6% from a year ago. Fewer homes sold and slightly fewer homes are for sale across DFW than last year, and homes are taking about the same time to sell. Here's the full breakdown, plus what it means for you.

Dallas-Fort Worth Market Snapshot: October 2026

Metric

September 2026

Change from 2025

Median Home Price

$379,990

Down 1.6%

Homes Sold

7,228

Down 6.6%

Homes For Sale

34,501

Down 2.2%

Months of Inventory

4.5 months

Down 0.1 months

Average Days on Market

63 days

Down 1 day

Sale Price vs. Original Asking Price

93.8%

Down 0.2%

What This Means for Selling a Home in Dallas-Fort Worth

Prices across Dallas-Fort Worth dipped a little from a year ago, and fewer homes sold. If you're selling a home in Dallas-Fort Worth, the right price matters more right now. Homes are selling for about 93.8% of their original asking price, which means buyers are negotiating. Homes that are priced right from day one tend to sell faster and avoid a price cut later.

What This Means for Buying a Home in Dallas-Fort Worth

If you're buying a home in Dallas-Fort Worth, you still have plenty of homes to choose from, only slightly fewer than a year ago. Prices are down a little, and homes are selling for about 93.8% of their original asking price, so there's often room to negotiate. With 4.5 months of inventory, the Dallas-Fort Worth market is fairly balanced, not tilted heavily toward buyers or sellers. Homes are taking about 63 days to sell, so you have time to shop and make a smart choice.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Market

How much are homes in Dallas-Fort Worth selling for?

The median home price in Dallas-Fort Worth is $379,990 as of September 2026, down 1.6% from September 2025.

Is Dallas-Fort Worth a buyer's or seller's market?

With 4.5 months of housing inventory, Dallas-Fort Worth is close to a balanced market, about the same as a year ago.

How long are homes in Dallas-Fort Worth taking to sell?

Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth spent an average of 63 days on the market in September 2026, one day less than the same time last year.

How close to the list price are homes selling for in Dallas-Fort Worth?

Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth are selling for about 93.8% of their original asking price, down slightly from 94% a year ago.

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